Ex-presidents

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) and the Korean Ambassador exchange a document while on the stage of the auditorium at the Truman Library. Others in the background are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) receives a gift from the Korean Ambassador at the Truman Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) stands on the stage of the Truman Library auditorium with the Ambassador of South Korea.

Former President Harry S. Truman (behind podium) speaks at Fourth of July ceremonies at the Truman Library. Seated behind Mr. Truman, wearing a pearl necklace, is former First Lady Bess W. Truman. The woman holding the fan is Dorothy Brooks (Mrs. Philip Brooks). All others are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) shakes hands with the Korean Ambassador at the Truman Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) attends Fourth of July ceremonies at the Truman Library. The two women sitting behind Mr. Truman are Dorothy (Mrs. Philip) Brooks (left) and Bess Wallace Truman (right). Others are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman (second from left) attends Fourth of July ceremonies at the Truman Library. Seated beside President Truman is Rufus Burrus. Standing at the podium is Truman Library Curator Milton Perry. Seated behind Mr. Perry, wearing a pearl necklace, is former First Lady Bess W. Truman. All others are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) speaks at Fourth of July ceremonies at the Truman Library. The woman standing in the background clapping is Dorothy (Mrs. Philip) Brooks. Others are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) stands on the stage of the Truman Library auditorium with the Ambassador of South Korea. Mr. Truman received a sash and order from the Ambassador, which he is wearing.

An unidentified man speaks at the podium during the dedication of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library. Standing behind the podium are (from left to right) Sam Rayburn, Mrs. Bess Wallace Truman, former President Herbert Hoover, former President Harry S. Truman, Basil O'Connor, and unidentified others.